Our Lifegroups begin again at the end of the month and so this morning we are addressing why we have them, and what we hope to achieve from them.De către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

Proverbs begins and ends with a woman. The first is the personification of Wisdom, the last is the Perfect Wife, who is more than simply a domestic figure, but a way of showing us what every wife is supposed to be a picture of – the True Wife, the Bride of Christ.De către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

Wisdom can help us to avoid calamity … but can do nothing to recover us from calamity. So, if it’s too late, if you didn’t listen, if wisdom and all its clarity about what you should have done can only mock you now … where will you turn?De către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

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In Genesis 37 it would seem that Joseph’s life fell apart, but – as events would show – God was in control throughout it allDe către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

Looking at Proverbs 24:23-34 we look at what Proverbs has to say about laziness – the best way to waste wisdomDe către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

How should a Christian share wisdom with others? The simple answer is with words – but through words used well. From Proverbs we find two first principles Words are Power (so use with care!) You are helping, not doing This leads to three practical guidelines Wise speaking begins with careful listening We are in the business of persuasion Persuasive…

Wisdom is the art of asking the right questions and understanding the implications of the answers that we give – so how do we become wise? The Book of Proverbs has an answer which it reiterates over and over and over, throughout the book – welcome, and be grateful, for correction and rebuke, no matter where it comes from.…

Foolishness is portrayed in Proverbs not simply as a lack of intelligence but as an unfaithfulness to the wisdom on which the creation itself rests. It is a kind of adultery.De către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church

Before we study the books of wisdom we must understand what wisdom is. The book of Proverbs offers two principles Wisdom is something that can be learned Wisdom offers questions not answersDe către Sermons – Carryduff Baptist Church